Delphi Murders: Defense Team Releases 'Bridge Guy' Video
ETA: Here is the video without any commentary. It appears that this isn't the raw video but the enhanced/stabilised version. TRIGGER WARNING: This video contains content some viewers might find distressing. view it here
ETA 2: Some redditors are saying this is not an unsolved mystery. Of course, we all know that, but I thought it might be of use for others to read an update on a case which has been heavily featured in true crime since 2017.
Background of the case:
On February 13, 2017, best friends Liberty German and Abigail Williams disappeared after being dropped off at the Delphi Historic Trails. On February 14, 2017, their bodies were discovered across the creek from the Monon High Bridge in Delphi, Indiana, USA.
Over the years, police released sketches of a potential suspect, as well as audio and a still photo from Liberty’s phone. Liberty had captured a male on the Monon High Bridge saying “Guys” and “down the hill”.
The case went unsolved until October 28, 2022, when Richard Allen was arrested. The trial began on October 18, 2024 and on November 11, 2024, Richard Allen was convicted on all counts. He was sentenced to 65 years for the murder of Liberty German and 65 years for the murder of Abigail Williams, with the terms to be served consecutively, resulting in a total of 130 years in prison.
This week, the full, 43-second video taken by Liberty just before she and Abigail were murdered has been released on a website called Justice for Rick Allen by supporters who have aligned themselves with Allen’s defense team. Although the video was played in court, this is the first time this it has been released to the public.
From Fox59:
In the video, we see Williams walking along the bridge with a man walking closely behind her. At this point, Williams can be heard saying something to German referencing the man walking behind her.
She then appears to hurry off of the bridge and walks in front of German, who is pointing her phone toward the ground. Both girls appear to be sniffling, but that could be due to the cold weather.
At another point in the video, it appears that Williams says something to the effect of “don’t leave me” as the man gets closer to them. The video captures German’s voice as she discusses a potential route to walk off of the usual bridge path.
Then, a man’s voice can be heard saying the words “Guys, down the hill.” German can be heard replying “Hi” after man says “guys,” but before he says “down the hill.” It sounds as if the man may have said, “Hey” before “Guys, down the hill,” but it is again not definitive.
TRIGGER WARNING: This video contains content some viewers might find distressing.
Video can be seen here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G6JDuHFqd24
Sources:
https://www.courttv.com/title/delphi-murders-defense-team-releases-bridge-guy-video/